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Shoppers to converge on plazas for exciting deals!

November 13th, 2014

Ironically, at this time of the year instead of enjoying the discounts offered at various stores, I am usually trying to save my money so that I don’t start the new year with any debts. Of course, this does not mean that I don’t appreciate

Lime vs Digicel

November 8th, 2014

Lime is a telecommunication company, so they offer phone and Internet services. Digicel is also a communication company so they too offer phone and Internet services. However, the best way to ensure the viability of your company in this ever changing economic environment is to

Christmas Sales – Is November too early to start?

November 4th, 2014

There was a cool breeze that blew through my window last night that fooled me into thinking that maybe December had come early this year. However, a quick look at the calendar confirmed that it was November and so December was still one month away. I

Is piped water better than bottled water?

November 1st, 2014

One day I was so thirsty that I felt as if I had been walking through the Sahara desert for a few days. I decided to purchase a bottle of water from a local vendor. The cost of the water was $100.00. I was astounded at the

Are Consumers satisfied with the treatment by car dealers?

October 29th, 2014

Recently, I blogged about the choice between buying used or new cars. I received some valuable and interesting feedback. It got me thinking about the motor vehicle industry in Jamaica. Every day I pass several car lots across Kingston. The cars on the lot, while attractive

Foodies delight in Restaurant Week!

October 25th, 2014

There are certain events on the calendar that I look forward to all year. I circle the date and meticulously mark off the days in a countdown until D-day arrives. The date I am looking forward to the most this year is November 11-19,2014.

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